Just in Time Teaching

JiTT - Dam Removal - A Good Idea or Not?part of Just in Time Teaching:Examples 1) What are some of the biological effects of dam removal (good and bad)? 2) What are some of the more pressing/compelling reasons to remove a dam? Explain. 3) The Stanley and Doyle (2003) article states that, ...

JiTT - Geologic Datingpart of Just in Time Teaching:Examples 1) How are zircons formed? 2) Which of the following statements describes relative geologic dating? a) the Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex went extinct at the same time b) dinosaurs came later than horseshoe ...

JiTT - Ethics of Fossil Collectingpart of Just in Time Teaching:Examples 1) What do you think it means for a fossil resource to be "abused"? 2) What's the issue with fossil hunting on federal land (such as National Parks)? Explain what your interpretation of the conflict ...

JiTT-Scientific Methodpart of Just in Time Teaching:Examples A "Just in Time Teaching" question about he scientific method with follow-up class room activities and an exam question.

Angular Momentum Experimentpart of Just in Time Teaching:Examples After using the historical development of concepts of conserved motion to develop introductory understanding, students are directed to a series of activities to gain a better understanding of momentum, conservation of momenta, angular momentum, and conservation of angular momenta.

Laboratory Preview and Preparation Sessionspart of MnSCU Partnership:PKAL-MnSCU Activities Prior to attending each lab, students are required to answer several questions, related to the lab, using an online class management system.

Video Presentation Sessionspart of MnSCU Partnership:PKAL-MnSCU Activities Provide opportunities to experience historic and/or current scientific information through audio/visual media. Further, these sessions allow students to express and discuss their understanding of the science content and its relevance prior to writing a summary.

Written Assignment Sessionspart of MnSCU Partnership:PKAL-MnSCU Activities Provide students an opportunity to read scientific literature, express understanding of scientific content and write a summary of the written work.